Vilvoorde

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Vilvoorde

Name

Vilvoorde

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Vilvoorde is a municipality in the Flemish Brabant province of Belgium, historically known as Filford. It comprises Vilvoorde proper, Koningslo, Houtem, and Peutie. The city received its charter of rights in 1192 from Henry I, Duke of Brabant, boosting its cloth industry.

Statistics

Area

21.48 km²

Population

44,015

Location